Martin Ford 17 January 2025

Questions over grooming inquiries' legal backing

Concern has been raised over the legal backing for local inquiries into child sexual exploitation.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced up to five victim-led investigations into ‘gang-based exploitation'.

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